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Dec 9, 2014 1:38 AM
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Never did like the Japanese VA for Goku (Adult) and I think she's losing her voice.

It might've been fine for the early years up until he was a teenager but it always sounded awkward for an adult man.

There's also the fact that she's 78 years old already. I can't imagine all that screaming is good for her voice.

They're also continuing the Dragon Ball franchises so she can't voice Goku for much longer.

This time around, instead of finding another female VA with a similar sounding voice, I think they should go for a manlier voice actor. Someone on the level of Nakata Jouji, Fujiwara Keiji, or Norio Wakamoto.

I would not be opposed to a younger seiyuu like Kamiya Hiroshi, Daisuke Ono, Kaiji Yuuki, Tomokazu Sugita, or Nakamura Yuuichi if they are looking very long term (2-3 decades).
mechianDec 9, 2014 8:09 AM
Dec 9, 2014 7:21 AM
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It annoys the hell outta me! Ugh!!!! I grew up with the dubbed version and when I heard the subbed voice, I cringed! I can't... It sounds too weird for me!

Dec 10, 2014 12:37 PM
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I like it when she does the serious, lower pitched goku voice like in this clip:


The screaming, however, is just painful to listen to.
Dec 10, 2014 12:40 PM
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I never liked Goku's voice in JA that's why I've never seen DBZ in JA x)

Jan 11, 2015 9:30 AM
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English Dub Forever!!

Yeah, the VA sucks for the Jap dub
Jan 11, 2015 9:33 AM
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I quite like Goku's Japanese voice, it fits him well.

coolxal said:

I would not be opposed to a younger seiyuu like Kamiya Hiroshi, Daisuke Ono, Kaiji Yuuki, Tomokazu Sugita, or Nakamura Yuuichi if they are looking very long term (2-3 decades).

Holy fuck. God no, especially not Kaiji Yukii, Jesus fucking Christ what the fuck is wrong with you. Are you possessed?
Jan 11, 2015 10:18 PM
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I actually like her acting for Goku, to be honest. Yeah, I admit it is a little distracting to have a woman play a grown man, but I don't really think anyone got his personality down better than Nozawa. I just don't care for most of the English VA's acting, and Sean Schemmel is only JUST starting to sound good in Battle of Gods (props to him though for improving, though, I really enjoyed his performance there). But, that's just me.

If a male played him, I kinda think Miyu Irino and Kappei Yamaguchi would be kinda cool
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Jan 11, 2015 10:22 PM
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Nakata Jouji is way too manly for goku lol. Alucard, Kirei and The Count sharing a voice with goku? Nah.
Jan 12, 2015 5:18 AM
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Indeed, the Japanese voice is horrible. But the English Dub is way too American. So I'm lucky that I'm German because the German Dub is really really good. German Dubs usually are ridiculously horrible so that you cringe while watching but DB's German Dub is about the only good German Dub I know in this world. And everything is dubbed in Germany.
Jan 12, 2015 12:59 PM

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Aequinoxium said:
Indeed, the Japanese voice is horrible. But the English Dub is way too American. So I'm lucky that I'm German because the German Dub is really really good. German Dubs usually are ridiculously horrible so that you cringe while watching but DB's German Dub is about the only good German Dub I know in this world. And everything is dubbed in Germany.


I agree with you, the german dub is really good =). Probably the best out of the three I know (jap, eng, ger). But Dragon Ball is not the only good dub, NGE, Bebop, Conan, Wolfs Rain, FMA, Samurai Champloo and a few more were also great imho.
Jan 12, 2015 1:01 PM

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I would not be opposed to a younger seiyuu

i agree so much

my pick would be morikubo showtaro, who was the mc in major
Jan 31, 2015 12:10 AM
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i have watched dragon ball and dragon ball Z 4 times and the fourth time i watched it i watched the kai version but i actually like the japanese voice
Jan 31, 2015 12:16 AM

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Dub>>>>>>>>>>>>
Feb 3, 2015 10:24 AM

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Nah, I love the japanese voice for Goku.
Feb 4, 2015 5:30 AM

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Love Japanese voice as well. Changing it would make tons of people mad since that voice is legendary.
Feb 10, 2015 4:51 AM

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dont like Goku's JP va too, if they make Okamoto Nobuhiko or Osaka Ryota voice Goku that may actually turn pretty good, other than them I dont see any other seiyuu that would fit Goku.
Feb 10, 2015 4:56 AM

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She's amazing, I love Goku's voice. Also I'm mostly accustomed to the Spanish dub, which is even better.
Feb 10, 2015 5:00 AM

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Dub. I've tried ajapanese audio, but it doesn't seem to hit the spot. This is the only anime that Ive listened with english dub
Feb 10, 2015 5:08 AM

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It annoyed me when I watched first episode, then I got used to it and now I even like it. I can't think of anyone that's capable of substituting his voice.
Feb 10, 2015 5:09 AM

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It annoyed me when I watched first episode, then I got used to it and now I even like it. I can't think of anyone that's capable of substituting his voice.
her voice.
Feb 10, 2015 5:12 AM

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Kinkara said:
darksasuke96 said:
It annoyed me when I watched first episode, then I got used to it and now I even like it. I can't think of anyone that's capable of substituting his voice.
her voice.


I mean Gokus voice but whatever
Feb 14, 2015 6:13 PM
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dub my friend (only anime where its better than sub)
Goku's japanese voice is fucking horrible
Feb 18, 2015 12:11 AM

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I love her voice for Goku as well. She has his character down very well compared to the ENG dub.

But, I do wonder what they're going to do when she dies. If they do replace her, I imagine it'll have to be a male seiyuu with a girly sounding voice or another female that's capable of deeper ranges.
Feb 18, 2015 3:34 PM
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Dub>>>>>>>>>>>>
Feb 22, 2015 4:07 PM

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I grew up with the english dub so I prefer it but i dont find the Japanese version annoying at all. not even when he screams.
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Mar 3, 2015 3:11 AM

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The jap is so cringe worthy. DBZ is the only anime I refuse to listen to the sub. I'm waiting for this movie to be dubbed before I watch it.
Mar 4, 2015 10:19 PM

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You copy and paste from another thread and I'll copy and paste from that thread.

Nah and Japan loves her and her voice for Goku and the rest. If he gets another VA it will most likely be someone who has a similar voice. Japan is very serious about reprising roles. And I believe some VAs even pick before they die who will take over for them when they do die.
Mar 14, 2015 6:42 PM
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[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wG84efH4sw[/video]

Best DBZ dub
Mar 14, 2015 6:48 PM

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Best DBZ dub
Apr 9, 2015 10:57 AM

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I think Goku's Japanese sounds great, you just have to get used to it, it will really grow on you.

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